Download or read book Collins Alternative Health Guide written by Steven Bratman and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2007-04-24 with total page 978 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The interest of the public in alternative healthcare is large and growing. This book will bring a comprehensive database of information relating to alternative cures and therapies to a wide trade audience. The Collins Alternative Health Guide will be broken into four sections complete with cross references that will link entries from one section to the next. These sections are: 1. Conditions: In depth A to Z descriptions of various conditions including symptoms, alternative treatments, and herbs and supplements that are commonly used with the condition. 2. Herbs and Supplements: An item by item description of commonly used herbs and supplements. 3. Diet and Nutrition: What you can do to maintain a healthy diet, including discussions on organic diets and vitamins and minerals. 4. Alternative Therapies: A description of alternative therapies from reflexology to aromatherapy.
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Download or read book Alternative Health Guide written by Steven Bratman and published by Collins. This book was released on 2007-10-01 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Collins Medical Dictionary and Health Guide written by Edward R. Burns and published by HarperTorch. This book was released on 2006-04-25 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes conventional and alternative medicine Up-to-date, accurate information is essential when it comes to the health and well-being of you and your loved ones. Collins Medical Dictionary and Health Guide places that information at your fingertips. Written in layman's language, this easy-to-use A to Z reference provides clear, concise definitions and descriptions of virtually every known ailment and condition, as well as medical procedures and treatments, and will end the confusion and frustration most people experience when faced with jargon and technical terms, enabling them to make better, more informed healthcare decisions. Collins Medical Dictionary and Health Guide is the only dictionary to include a wide range of terms from alternative and complementary medicine. The Health Guide section presents essential information not found in other dictionaries, including -- a schedule of life-saving screenings and tests how to check up on healthcare providers signs and symptoms of common medical conditions immunizations you need when you travel and much, much more With a pronunciation guide, useful illustrations and charts, and more than 10,000 entries, Collins Medical Dictionary and Health Guide is a must-have medical reference for you and your family.
Download or read book The Natural Health Guide to Headache Relief written by Paula Maas and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1997 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unsurpassed in scope and effectiveness, this is a unique and comprehensive collection of natural headache remedies that will help sufferers discover how to identify the headache type and explore a wealth of soothing therapies that can be used alone or in combination with conventional medical care.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats written by Liz Palika and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-12-06 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes the latest advice from well-known and respected veterinarians.
Download or read book The Handbook of Alternative and Complementary Medicine written by Stephen Fulder and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complementary medicine has become so popular over the past few years that in the UK alone there are now more alternative practitioners than GPs. Extensively rewritten, expanded, and updated, to take account of this dramatic increase, this new edition of The Handbook of Complementary Medicine is the most authoritative and complete guide to alternative medicine in the UK and internationally.
Download or read book Alternative Health Care for Women written by Patsy Westcott and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Alternative Healthcare written by Jack Raso and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2013-12-05 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raso examines the philosophical underpinnings of "alternative" medicine as well as hands-on healing, Qigong, and faith healing. He shows that, whatever the specific philosophy, the common denominator is a rejection of the scientific approach of modern medicine in favor of a belief in paranormal forces that influence the well-being of mind and body. The final section is a firsthand account of Raso's many revealing visits to various "alternative" healthcare practitioners. The book concludes with an encyclopedic glossary of "alternative" healthcare terminology.
Download or read book The Natural Health Guide to Beating Supergerms written by Richard P. Huemer and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1997-05 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once easily cured by antibiotics, "supergerms" have returned, now resistant to many over-prescribed drugs. This volume details the causes of this significant problem and shows readers how to rely on natural means to protect themselves from deadly diseases.
Download or read book An A Z Guide to Healing Foods written by Elise Marie Collins and published by Mango Media. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find foods that fill you with a sense of well-being—and benefit your body—with this alphabetical, cross-referenced guide: “Fantastic.” —Christiane Northrup, MD, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom Filled with scientific information, natural remedies, and modern wisdom, this concise reference is for anyone confused by all the nutritional claims out there. How do you separate real benefits from marketing hype? What is a “superfood” anyway? Alternative health expert Elise Collins has compiled a compact yet comprehensive list of hundreds of healing foods, their vitamin and mineral content, and what they do to promote health, prevent disease, and decrease symptoms of illness. Arranged alphabetically and complete with a cross-reference for what's best to eat for specific ailments, this guidebook is designed to be as convenient as a shopping list. Included are preparation tips and recipes to make this the ultimate tool for joyful eating and radiant health. “Encyclopedic information on the nutritional, medical, and holistic benefits of foods.” —Dana Jacobi, author of 12 Best Foods Cookbook
Download or read book Careers in Focus written by Facts on File and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines careers related to various kinds of alternative health care, covering the basics of each job, personal and professional requirements, work environment, salary statistics, future outlook for the career, and more.
Download or read book Textbook of Natural Medicine written by Joseph E. Pizzorno, Jr. ND and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-09-14 with total page 1943 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering preventive, non-invasive, and natural treatments, Textbook of Natural Medicine, 4th Edition offers more than just alternative medicine. It promotes an integrated practice that can utilize natural medicine, traditional Western medicine, or a combination of both in a comprehensive, scientific treatment plan. Based on a combination of philosophy and clinical studies, Textbook of Natural Medicine helps you provide health care that identifies and controls the underlying causes of disease, is supportive of the body's own healing processes, and is considerate of each patient's unique biochemistry. Internationally known authors Joseph Pizzorno and Michael Murray include detailed pharmacologic information on herbs and supplements, plus evidence-based coverage of diseases and conditions to help you make accurate diagnoses and provide effective therapy. Comprehensive, unique coverage makes this book the gold standard in natural medicine. A scientific presentation includes the science behind concepts and treatments, and discusses Western medical treatments and how they can work with natural medicine in a comprehensive treatment plan; if natural medicine is not effective, this book recommends the Western treatment. Coverage of pharmacology of natural medicines includes the uses and potential dangers of nearly 80 herbal medicines, special nutrients, and other natural agents, addressing topics such as general information, chemical composition, history, pharmacology, clinical applications dosage, and toxicology. In-depth, evidence-based coverage of 73 diseases and conditions includes key diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology of diseases, and therapeutic rationales. Coverage of potential interactions between drugs, herbs, and supplements ensures the safest possible use for each of 79 herbs and supplements. Diagnostic procedures include practical, easy-to-follow descriptions of evidence-based techniques plus discussions of clinical application of diet analysis, food allergy testing, immune function assessment, fatty acid profiling, hair mineral analysis, and other diagnostic approaches. Common therapeutic modalities are described and reviewed, including botanical medicine, nutritional therapy, therapeutic fasting, exercise therapy, hydrotherapy, counseling, acupuncture, homeopathy, and soft tissue manipulation. Coverage of syndromes and therapies helps in understanding the underlying causes of diseases by discussing topics such as food reactions, functional toxicology, sports nutrition, stress management, and breathing pattern disorders. Coverage of the philosophy of natural medicine includes its history and background, with discussions of toxicity, detoxification, and scientific documentation of the healing actions of nature and natural substances. Internationally known authors Joseph Pizzorno and Michael Murray and more than 90 expert contributors provide material that is up to date, accurate, and informed. More than 10,000 research literature citations show that the content is based on science rather than opinions or anecdotes. 13 useful appendices offer quick lookup of frequently used charts, handouts, and information. New chapters are included on hot topics such as female infertility, medicinal mushrooms, natural products and quality control, pregnancy health and primary prevention, and Vitamin K; new appendices include a supplier certification questionnaire and cervical escharotics treatment. Thorough updates ensure that you use only the most current research and provide the most effective treatment of patients. Tabs in Specific Health Problems section separate more than 70 alphabetized diseases/conditions. One convenient volume replaces the cumbersome two-volume set for easy, convenient reference. Electronic access is available via Pageburst, making it easy to search topics, drugs, herbs and supplements, and diseases and conditions. Sold separately.
Download or read book Handbook of New Age written by James Lewis and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2007-05-30 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of New Age is a comprehensive survey of alternative spiritualities: their history, their global impact, their cultural influence and how they are understood by scholars. Chapters by many of the leading scholars of the movement give the latest analysis of contemporary spiritual trends, and present up-to-date observations of the interaction between the New Age movement and many different fields of knowledge and research.
Download or read book Handbook of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Mental Health written by Scott Shannon and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2002-01-22 with total page 603 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scott Shannon is an MD, president elect of the American Holistic Medical Association, and considered a national expert on holistic psychiatry. In this book he brings together a comprehensive overview of CAM treatments, with information on their effectiveness and safety for specific patient populations and for use in treating specific disorders. Modalities covered include Acupuncture, Nutritional Medicine, Herbal Medicine, Meditation, Biofeedback, Aromatherapy and others. Coverage also includes chapters on the best CAM modalities for treatment of Anxiety and PTSD, Depression, ADD, and Addictions. Each chapter will be in a similar template, beginning with a description of the treatment, its safety, compatibility with conventional treatments and/or contrindications, scientific documentation of its efficacy, discussion of which disorders it is best used for, and references. Most comprehensive overview of rapidly expanding field Includes chapters by 24 leading psychiatric/psychological experts in these fields Documents and rates the research base in each area Offers practical clinical approaches for four common mental health concerns—depression, anxiety, ADHD, and addictions Areas not yet covered in professional training Practices commonly employed by the public (40-50% of the American public use complementary or alternative approaches) No previous book of this nature or scope
Download or read book The Simple Life Guide to Optimal Health written by Gary Collins and published by Second Nature Publishing. This book was released on 2019-06 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Common dangers and diseases associated with unhealthy behaviors are explored, along with myths about health and weight-loss that may be harmful to well-being. Collins' explains how to create a personalized fitness plan that works with anyone's schedule and how to select quality supplements that support activity goals. Nutrition and exercise basics are covered, along with how to maintain a healthy gut, where to get protein, the importance of sleep, and the truth about dietary fats. Shopping lists and starter recipes are provided to help people start their new diet on the right foot.
